Story Behind The Song
An t-Oilean is the Irish for 'the island' and the song comes from my fascination with islands, which I have always enjoyed visiting both in Denmark and off the west coast of Ireland.
Song Description
Built over a minor riff that changes to major in the chorus, this song in Irish has two verses and an instrumental section at the end. It tells the story of a journey to an island and the anticipation of the reunions that will take place there upon arriva
| Song Length |
3:38 |
Genre |
World - Celtic, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Welcoming, Content |
Subject |
Island, Celebration |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Paul Simon |
Language |
Other |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
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